Joe Serra resigns as Brazil’s foreign minister, on health grounds
By Correspondent
SerraCiting health concerns, Brazil’s Foreign Minister, Jose Serra, resigned Wednesday. This came as new blow to Michel Temer’s administration.Serra, 74, said health problems made him unable to keep up with the rhythm of leading the foreign ministry of Latin America’s biggest nation. Â He did not disclose what medical problems he is addressing.A government source disclosed that Temer had had surgery on his spine in the past and his health issues may not be unconnected with itSerra was a highly experienced official and former presidential candidate. He has low popularity ratings amid a vast corruption scandal. He took over as president in May to replace Dilma Rousseff, who was later impeached.Temer already had lost seven leading members of his government ”” six ministers and a senior adviser. Brazil’s economy shrank 3.5 percent in 2015 and an estimated 3.6 percent last year.
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